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'The Price of Power' explores McConnell's complex legacy

5m 47s

Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down with Michael Tackett, author of “The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America and Lost His Party.”

Trump's rambling raises questions about mental decline

9m 14s

If he wins the election, Donald Trump would be the oldest president ever elected. After several appearances where his remarks were rambling or incoherent, and one event in which he swayed silently to music on stage for close to 40 minutes, questions are being raised about possible cognitive decline. Amna Nawaz discussed those concerns with author and clinical psychologist Dr. Ben Michaelis.

States work to cap methane leaks from abandoned wells

8m 21s

Two major laws passed by Congress and signed by President Biden provide new money and new requirements for reducing potent methane emissions, including those coming from abandoned oil and gas wells. The federal government has started awarding some contracts for capping those wells, but the election could impact whether this work will continue. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

Harris slams Trump after John Kelly sounds alarm

4m 39s

With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump is courting voters in Georgia. He's also facing blistering new criticism from his longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly, who's sounding the alarm on Trump's fitness for office. It's something Vice President Harris pounced on. Lisa Desjardins reports.

What John Kelly said about Trump's fascist tendencies

6m 37s

Retired four-star General John Kelly, who was one of Donald Trump’s White House chiefs of staff, told the New York Times Trump would rule like a fascist if reelected. Kelly also spoke to The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg for a new piece which quotes Donald Trump as once having said "I need the kind of generals that Hitler had." Geoff Bennett discussed more with Goldberg.

Arizona prepares to combat election conspiracy theories

8m 39s

Arizona became a hotbed of election conspiracies after former President Trump spread lies about the state’s handling of the 2020 vote count. Now, election officials in this key battleground are preparing for round two. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from Phoenix.

Officials warn adversaries want to undermine election trust

5m 59s

With less than two weeks before the election, the U.S. intelligence community is warning that Russia, Iran and China will intensify their efforts to divide Americans and undermine confidence in the election. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Graham Brookie, The Atlantic Council’s vice president for technology programs and strategy and the founding director of the Digital Forensic Research Lab.

What Korean troops in Russia could mean for the Ukraine war

4m 20s

For the first time, the U.S. government confirmed that North Korean forces are in Russia to help fight Ukraine. The U.S. said 3,000 troops have traveled so far in what it called a serious escalation. It also reveals North Korea is expanding its alliance with Russia to take on the U.S. and its allies. Nick Schifrin reports.

Series of outbreaks raises concerns about U.S. food safety

6m 43s

A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie Sy discussed this case and ongoing concerns with Donald Schaffner.

With vehicles safer for drivers, focus now on pedestrians

7m 58s

By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a look at pedestrian safety and whether new rules can help curb the rising number of people killed on our streets. Ali Rogin reports.

Detroit's 'Little Village' gives local artists a home

7m 5s

Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited “Little Village” to see its big plans. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Harris and Trump court Latino voters with 2 until election

3m 38s

In two weeks, the final votes of the election will be cast and the polls will close. Until then, the Trump and Harris campaigns are making their cases in battleground states across the country. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Democrats concentrate on N.Y. races that could decide House

7m 12s

Toss-up races in two of the country’s bluest states could swing control of the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins explores the unusual dynamics playing out in New York.

Montana primary proposal could cut down on partisan divides

4m 17s

This November, voters in Montana will be deciding on two ballot measures that would fundamentally change voting in the state if they pass. If they pass, the state would have non-partisan primaries and a majority-winner requirement for future general elections. Stan Parker at Montana PBS reports.

Israeli strikes put Lebanese health workers in line of fire

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The Israeli military said it killed the man set to succeed Hezbollah's longtime leader who was also assassinated in late September. As the war between Israel and Hezbollah expands, its toll on civilians in Lebanon is only worsening. Israeli airstrikes around Beirut have increasingly targeted healthcare facilities and healthcare workers. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

State measures may have national impact by boosting turnout

4m 8s

Ballot measures across the country could have profound effects on people's everyday lives from abortion access to criminal justice to the way they vote. Geoff Bennett explored the measures with Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, a digital media outlet tracking public policy in the states.

'Click-to-cancel' would make it easier to end subscriptions

5m 55s

A proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission aims to let consumers easily cancel unwanted subscriptions. It would require getting out of those plans to be as easy as it was getting in. But many businesses argue the move is unnecessary meddling that will harm consumers. William Brangham discussed more with Erin Witte of the Consumer Federation of America and a supporter of this rule.

Jimmy Breslin remembered in book as 'Man Who Told the Truth'

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From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of “Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth.”

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's ground game

9m 10s

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the Trump campaign's outsourcing of the ground game in key battleground states, Harris' efforts to win over "Nikki Haley Republicans" and what else to watch for with just two weeks remaining before Election Day.

How strikes on Hezbollah-linked bank could hurt civilians

4m 32s

Israel launched new attacks in Beirut despite U.S. requests to limit strikes in the Lebanese capital. The target was a financial organization that Israel and the U.S. call Hezbollah’s bank. But the bank also provides loans to Lebanese civilians, and human rights groups worry the strikes only worsen the country's financial and humanitarian crises. Nick Schifrin reports.

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